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A quintessential Goan street food, this dish features spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet Goan pork sausages (chorizo) sautéed with onions and potatoes, then generously stuffed into a soft, fluffy pao. It's a flavor explosion in every bite, perfect for a hearty breakfast, quick lunch, or satisfying snack.
Preparation (Approx. 15 minutes)
Sauté Aromatics (Approx. 5 minutes)
Cook the Chorizo and Potatoes (Approx. 15 minutes)
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A quintessential Goan street food, this dish features spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet Goan pork sausages (chorizo) sautéed with onions and potatoes, then generously stuffed into a soft, fluffy pao. It's a flavor explosion in every bite, perfect for a hearty breakfast, quick lunch, or satisfying snack.
This goan recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 492.4 calories per serving with 17.57g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or lunch or snack.
Finishing and Assembly (Approx. 5 minutes)
Replace the Goan chorizo with crumbled firm tofu, paneer, or soya granules. Sauté with a Goan spice mix (recheado masala) to mimic the flavor profile.
Incorporate finely diced bell peppers (capsicum) or green peas along with the potatoes for added texture and nutrition.
For those who love extra heat, add 1/4 teaspoon of red chili powder along with the turmeric or increase the number of green chilies.
Serve the sausage pao with a fried egg (sunny-side up) placed on top of the filling for a richer, more decadent meal.
The pork chorizo provides a good amount of protein, which is essential for muscle building, repair, and overall body function.
Carbohydrates from the potatoes and pao bread offer a quick and sustained source of energy, making this a very satisfying and filling meal.
Ingredients like garlic and ginger are not just for flavor; they are known for their anti-inflammatory and digestive health benefits.
Goan Sausage Pao is a delicious and indulgent dish, but it is high in fat and sodium due to the cured pork sausage. It's best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. The potatoes provide carbohydrates for energy, and aromatics like ginger and garlic offer some health benefits.
A single serving of Goan Sausage Pao contains approximately 480-520 calories, depending on the fat content of the chorizo and the size of the pao. This makes it a substantial and filling snack or meal.
Goan chorizo is a unique pork sausage made with a blend of spices, garlic, and toddy vinegar, giving it a distinctive tangy and spicy flavor. While you can substitute it with other spicy sausages like Spanish chorizo or andouille, the authentic Goan taste will be missing.
Yes, the chorizo filling can be made up to 2-3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat it thoroughly in a pan before stuffing it into fresh pao.
Goan Sausage Pao is a complete snack on its own. However, it can be served with a simple side salad, some potato wafers (chips), or a cool, refreshing glass of kokum sherbet to balance the spice.
Some batches of Goan chorizo can be very fatty. If you find excess oil in the pan after cooking, you can carefully tilt the pan and spoon out the extra fat before adding the vinegar and assembling the pao.